Sheik Yerbouti

Frank Zappa

Sheik Yerbouti

RELEASED: March 03, 1979
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. I Have Been in You 3:34 2. Flakes 6:42 3. Broken Hearts Are for Assholes 3:43 4. I’m So Cute 4:20 5. Jones Crusher 2:50 6. What Ever Happened to All the Fun in the World 0:33 7. Rat Tomago 5:16 8. We Gotta Get Into Something Real 0:33 9. Bobby Brown 2:50 10. Rubber Shirt 2:45 11. The Sheik Yerbouti Tango 3:56
Historical Archive
Released in 1979, 'Sheik Yerbouti' is a double album by Frank Zappa that showcases his unique blend of rock, jazz, and avant-garde music. The album features a mix of live recordings and studio tracks, highlighting Zappa's intricate musical compositions and satirical lyrics. It is notable for its commentary on contemporary culture and politics, as well as its innovative use of musical styles. 'Sheik Yerbouti' is considered one of Zappa's most accessible works, with tracks like 'Bobby Brown Goes Down' and 'Dancin' Fool' gaining popularity and contributing to the album's legacy as a significant entry in Zappa's discography.